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While wandering the streets, I noticed a garden surrounded by stone walls with a small gate in front. Through the gate, lush trees, winding paths, and a few people strolling came into view. This garden creates a serene space in the bustling city, allowing people to enjoy a moment of tranquility amidst their busy lives. Entering the garden, I was pleasantly surprised to find a coffee kiosk tucked away in a corner by the stone walls. I was amazed by the perfect blend of natural and humanity—it’s clear that people come here not just for coffee. Scattered in front of the kiosk, people waited in line with smiles on their faces, chatting and laughing, reluctant to leave even after getting their coffee. Most of these people were students taking a break between classes, thoroughly enjoying the leisure the garden offered during their wait for coffee. Beside the kiosk, along the winding stone path, there were several tables and chairs. I observed that everyone sitting there was engrossed in their own activities. At one table, a man and a woman, who seemed like a couple, were working on laptops, typing away and occasionally exchanging a few words. At another table, a middle-aged woman, with a phone pressed to her ear, was talking loudly in a language I couldn’t understand, her face beaming with joy. The third table had two women who appeared to be students, energetically conversing and gesturing with their hands. On the other end of the cafe is a row of benches, some people were deep in thought, while others were simply enjoying the beautiful scenery of the park. Occasionally, squirrels could be seen hopping through the grass, adding liveliness to the tranquil park.
This coffee kiosk in the corner of the park can be seen as a perfect constructed environment, an exchange of space and scenery, inviting people to move their work outdoors, blending nature and productivity. People are willing to stay here, chat with friends, talk on the phone, or just grab a coffee and go, as this place offers a space for a brief escape from life’s annoying. The build environment in this city is vividly reflected in every corner, with parks, flowerbeds, cafes, and benches everywhere, fully embodying ecological balance and human well-being, harmoniously blending architecture with nature. In this city, urban architecture is not just a functional display, but more about the harmony and fusion between humans and nature.